Yash Raj Films’ mega blockbuster ‘Sultan’ has won the prestigious Best Action Movie award at the 20th Shanghai International Film Festival. This Salman Khan– Anushka Sharma starrer is the first Indian film to win this award.
Film critic Taran Adarsh tweeted and shared the good news that Salman Khan’s film has won the Best Action Movie award at the prestigious festival. He also added that the film will follow in the footsteps of ‘Dangal’ and is slated to release in China later this year.
#Sultan to release in China later this year… Meanwhile, #Sultan wins Best Action Movie Award at Shanghai International Film Festival.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) June 24, 2017
Within the Shanghai International Film Festival, the Jackie Chan Action Movie Week focuses on a selection of the best in action, special effects, and performances by action stars from China and the Asia-Pacific. Action from the region is emulated globally on film and TV.
Given that a combination of judge assessment and audience vote at the festival decides the winners, Sultan’s wide appeal and impressive action has won over international audiences.
Prakash Gupta, Consul General of India, Shanghai, accepted this award on behalf of Yash Raj Films.
Director Ali Abbas Zafar said, “We are very happy with all the love and respect we got at SIFF. Receiving an award under the action category from Jackie Chan is just super special. As a child he has been one of the most inspiring action stars for me and many Indians. Sultan is about desi, Indian wrestling and it’s raw power. Amidst a selection of brilliant action films that present the most refined martial arts, the film’s win is rewarding, and reflects that a good story based in action has universal appeal.”
Given its favourable response at the film festival and its similar universe to ‘Dangal’, ‘Sultan’ is most likely to perform well at the Chinese box office too. The 20th Shanghai International Film Festival commenced on 17 June and will wrap on 26 June.